Thomas A. Edison Movies

2008
Murnau, Borzage and Fox
Murnau, Borzage and Fox
72008HD
Documentary focusing on the film careers F.W. Murnau, Frank Borzage and William Fox and their impact on the history of cinema.
1904
Canoeing on the Charles River, Boston, Mass.
Canoeing on the Charles River, Boston, Mass.
41904HD
With a tree-lined river bank dominating the top and back of the frame, the Charles River flows toward a stationary camera. A flotilla of canoes...
1898
Officers and Crew of the U.S. Cruiser 'Brooklyn'
Officers and Crew of the U.S. Cruiser 'Brooklyn'
01898HD
Brooklyn Jubilee Peace Parade
1913
The Edison Kinetophone
The Edison Kinetophone
01913HD
On February 17, 1913, after many years of R+D, Thomas Alva Edison introduced the Edison Kinetophone to an enthusiastic New York audience. The...
1928
Guests at the Presentation of Kodacolor at the Home of Mr. George Eastman, Rochester, N.Y.
Guests at the Presentation of Kodacolor at the Home of Mr. George Eastman, Rochester, N.Y.
01928HD
The evening presentation of distinguished guests from earlier that afternoon.
1904
Parsifal
Parsifal
01904HD
Klingsor seeks admission to the Holy Grail. Evil summons Kundry. Herzeloid appears with the child Parsifal. Crowning of Amfortas. Wounding of...
1913
Jack's Joke
Jack's Joke
51913HD
A comic sketch that features two players who think each one is deaf, causing them to shout. Part of the Edison Kinetophone Collection. The...
1899
New York Police Parade, June 1st, 1899
New York Police Parade, June 1st, 1899
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An excellent view of 'The Finest,' on their annual parade and inspection, June 1, 1899. The head of the column is just turning into 14th street from...
1903
A Jewish Dance at Jerusalem
A Jewish Dance at Jerusalem
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A group of Jewish men in Jerusalem perform a dance.
1899
General Lee's Procession, Havana
General Lee's Procession, Havana
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Filmed on January 1, 1899, this Edison short shows a victory march by General Lee and the Seventh Army Corps. When watching these early films it's...
1922
A Day with Thomas A. Edison
A Day with Thomas A. Edison
01922HD
A six-part documentary recording the 74-year-old Edison's collaborations with his staff, conversations with industrial leaders, and supervision of...
1899
Bicycle Trick Riding, No. 2
Bicycle Trick Riding, No. 2
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"'Neidert,' of national fame, does stunts on his wheel that are simply wonderful. Makes his bicycle rear up
1901
President McKinley Taking the Oath
President McKinley Taking the Oath
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President McKinley taking the Oath.
2022
Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress
Copyright Comedies and More. From the Library of Congress
02022HD
A montage of 13 remarkable short films recently digitized by the Library of Congress, whose themes echo the program of the Domitor 2022 conference,...
1909
Meeting of the Motion Pictures Patents Company
Meeting of the Motion Pictures Patents Company
01909HD
A short film in which the members of the Motion Pictures Patents Company (which had been founded only a year earlier) congratulate Thomas Edison...
1902
Cutting and Canaling Ice
Cutting and Canaling Ice
61902HD
Shows ice plows in operation, drawn by horses and guided by men on skates. The plows are first operated in one direction and then crosswise, cutting...
1901
The Trick Cyclist
The Trick Cyclist
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Shows a tramp enter and try to ride a wheel, from which he makes some very ludicrous falls and gives up in despair, after which an artist enters and...
1903
Chicago-Michigan Football Game
Chicago-Michigan Football Game
41903HD
Excerpts of a 1903 football game between the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan. Includes views of the uniformed players, the...